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R368 BEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,344 mi
Last recorded84,344 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 BEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,344 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills to floor pans corroding.

Fail 12 May 2011 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills to floor pans corroding.

Fail 10 May 2010 75,449 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2010 75,449 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2010 75,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on n/s & o/s sill panels & floor to sill panels

front exhaust mounting bracket missing but exhaust secure

Fail 13 May 2009 69,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 69,964 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 69,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both outer sills heavily corroded

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

emissions fluctuating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,196 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 55,984 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2007 55,984 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2006 48,883 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?

Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,799
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 6,622
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,115
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R368 BEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 106,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Scorpio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R368 BEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Scorpio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R368 BEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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